1978 Citroen Visa vs. 2002 Xedos 9
To start off, 2002 Xedos 9 is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Citroen Visa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Citroen Visa would be higher. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Xedos 9 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Xedos 9 (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 1978 Citroen Visa. (35 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Xedos 9 should accelerate faster than 1978 Citroen Visa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Xedos 9 weights approximately 859 kg more than 1978 Citroen Visa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Xedos 9 (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Citroen Visa. (50 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Xedos 9 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Citroen Visa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Citroen Visa | 2002 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Citroen | Xedos |
| Model | Visa | 9 |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 652 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 35 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 50 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 726 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2760 mm |
